Osmo Mobile SE is a foldable stabilizer, easing your way into storing the gimbal. It can be used with a quick-release magnetic phone clamp. This article walks you through a few shooting techniques that will help you capture big moments of your life in a creative manner.
Catalog
· Product Introduction
-User Manual
-App Download
· Unboxing and Getting Started
-What's In the Box
-Unfold the Device
-Attach the Phone to the Device
-Power on/off the Device
-Activate the Device
-Where to Find the Serial Number of the Product
-How to Understand the System Status Indicator
· How to Use the Product
-What About the Buttons
-ActiveTrack
-Gimbal Mode Switch
-ShotGuides
-Firmware Update
· Smart Features
-Timelapse
-Panorama
-Story Mode
-Dynamic Zoom
-Live Streaming
· How to Get it Charged
· How to Choose Accessories
· What's DJI Care Refresh
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Product Introduction
The palm-sized Osmo Mobile SE can be used to shoot in portrait or landscape mode. In addition, the brand new DJI OM Magnetic Phone Clamp 3 can be even used to hold mobile phones with a larger screen such as iPhone 13 Pro Max. As for more smart functions, you can enable ActiveTrack 5.0 using the DJI Mimo app. If you would like to get stunning shots during any adventure, Timelapse and Story Mode are also waiting here.
User Manual
App Download After unboxing Osmo Mobile SE, click here to download the DJI Mimo app first. It also supports redirecting to the LightCut app (click here to download the app), a free AI video editor with numerous video templates and effects that can help you make stylish videos and vlogs in a fancy way.
Compatibility List · Osmo Mobile SE can be used with mobile phones with width of 67-84 mm, thickness of 6.9-10 mm, and weight of 170-290 g. It is compatible with most mainstream terminals instead of cameras.
Mobile Devices Outside the Compatibility List Technically, the mobile device that fulfills all the above-mentioned requirements such as width, thickness, and weight can be used with Osmo Mobile SE. Its compatibility and stability, however, may be affected as it is not tested.
Unboxing and Getting Started Once you receive the product, please activate it first so you'll be ready to go: Please find the activation steps below.
What's In the Box Let's see what's in the box:
Unfold the DeviceYou should unfold the device before usage. Watch this video to learn more about (un)folding the gimbal:
Attach the Phone to the DeviceEnsure that the phone clamp should be place in the middle of the phone, and the clips on both sides should be on a horizontal level, otherwise, it may cause gimbal shaking.
Power on/off the DevicePress and hold the M button for 2 seconds to power on or off the device.
Activate the DeviceStep 1: Enable the Bluetooth function of the mobile device. Step 2: Launch DJI Mimo, and pair it with the phone through Bluetooth. Step 3: If it is paired for the first time, you will see a prompt message in the app, and just tap the corresponding button to activate the device. Watch this video to learn more about pairing and activation:
Search for the Activation Information * Whether the device is activated or not will not affect the warranty period, which starts from the day of receipt.
Where to Find the Serial Number of the ProductOn the surface of the device, or under the barcode on the outer box.
How to Understand the System Status IndicatorDifferent from the previous product, Osmo Mobile SE has a status panel that indicates the different status of the device by using different colors. Watch this video to learn more about status indicator:
How to Use the ProductOsmo Mobile SE is a handheld gimbal with no internal storage. All the shooting actions are completed by the phone camera, and all the files are stored in the phone.
What About the ButtonsThe M button can be used to switch the gimbal mode. Watch this video to learn more about the buttons:
ActiveTrackThe enhanced ActiveTrack 5.0 enables a more stable tracking experience and a longer following distance, and making the front camera of the phone deal with more complex scenarios such as the side face and back of head. It provides pretty much everything even when you go camping, travelling, or practice street photography. It helps keep the scene in frame and lets the phone camera tell a story.
Gimbal Mode SwitchIt has four modes: Follow, Tilt Locked, FPV, and SpinShot. You can choose any one of them based on the specific shooting conditions. · Follow: pan and tilt axes follow, where both the pan and tilt axes follow the movement of the grip; and this mode is suitable for scenarios when moving up and down or on a slant. · Tilt Locked: only the pan axis follows, where only the pan axis follows the movement of the grip; and this mode is suitable for scenarios such as arc shots or moving from left to right. · FPV: pan, tilt, and roll axes follow, where all three axes follow the movement of the grip; and this mode is suitable for shooting the first-person view. · SpinShot: pan, tilt, and roll axes follow, the joystick can be used to control the roll axis rotation, and SpinShot enables footage to be shot while rotating the camera 360°. This mode is suitable for shooting push, pull, and down views. Watch this video to learn more about Gimbal Mode Switch：
ShotGuidesIt can intelligently recognize multiple scenarios, and based on this, recommend suitable camera movements and ultimate guide to shooting methods, and various video templates as well. Even if you are a newbie photographer, it will teach you how to use the camera to tell an epic story.
Firmware UpdatePlease use DJI Mimo to update the Osmo Mobile SE firmware. After being connected to the app, it will prompt a message that indicates a new firmware is available. Then, all you need to do is to follow the on-screen instructions. Watch this video to learn more about firmware update:
Smart Features
TimelapseThree modes of timelapse can be chosen: · Fixed Angle: Equipped with the provided tripod, the camera can manipulate how frame rate is captured and we can feel how time flies in an entirely new dimension. · Custom Motion: After setting up 2-4 positions for gimbal movements, the gimbal can move to each position in sequence, and we can see the scene from different perspectives the whole way through. · Hyperlapse: It helps enable a stable experience of filming a travel with your mobile device. At this time, ActiveTrack can make the most of the device, realizing more stunning video effects.
PanoramaIt helps take a 3×3, 240°, and CloneMe panoramic photo in portrait or landscape mode. · 3×3 Panorama: After auto taking nine photos at a time, it will merge them into one single photo. · 240° (or 1×7) Panorama: After auto taking seven photos at a time, it will merge them into one single photo. · CloneMe Panorama: After auto taking three photos at a time, it will merge them into one single photo.
Story ModeIt contains multiple templates that allow you to create cinematic short videos or vlogs with just a few taps.
Dynamic ZoomYou can choose Move Out or In mode, easing the way to zoom in or out. It helps achieve the visual effect of stretching and compression of the image, make an epic story even with a single phone.
Live StreamingIt is not currently supported. If you would like to use this feature, it is recommended to use a third-party app instead of DJI Mimo. At this time, Osmo Mobile SE can also be a great partner, enabling a stable shooting experience. For instance, use the joystick to adjustment the gimbal movements such as different shooting angles and re-centering.
How to Get it ChargedYou need to find a micro USB adapter first, and then get the device charged with the provided USB-C cable connected to the adapter. If a 5V2A adapter is used, it will take approximately 2.2h to get it fully charged. · If you do not have an adapter at hand, please find the “10W USB adapter” on an online store or buy it from a local store. · The max charging power of Osmo Mobile SE reaches 10 W. Thus, it is not advisable to charge the device with a charger with charging power over 10 W in case of any charging error or issue.
How to Choose AccessoriesCurrently, Osmo Mobile SE comes with three mates: the phone clamp, sling pouch, and tripod. If you need any one of them, please go to our online store here.
What's DJI Care RefreshDJI Care Refresh is a comprehensive and reliable protection plan that provides you with a bundle of benefits for accidental damages or even natural wear.
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